4th Jul 2001, 11:54

You can't be serious! A brand new hundred thousand dollar Mercedes will get a flat tyre if you drive over something sharp enough! Regarding the other problems you describe, what do you expect for a car that has covered 190,000 kms? It is normal for any older, high mileage car to need attention to brake pipes and the exhaust; the salt used in the winter in northern countries will slowly eat away any non-rustproofed metal on the underside of the car. So the only real problem you had is the ignition module. One problem isn't bad for a well used car.

1988 Nissan Sunny GS Pulsar 1.6 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Faults:

Blown cylinder head gasket and sticking electric windows: apparently common faults. Occasional stalling and refusal to restart without blowing fuel through the fuel filter.

General Comments:

The car has been in the family since new and has only developed problems in the past 30,000 miles. Comfy to drive, generally reliable, great engine and gearbox, deceptively quick yet economical, especially on long runs. Dogged by a boring image but is still more intersting than some new cars I have driven. Hard wearing interior and bodywork. Good for another 100,000 miles.

19th Nov 2002, 05:35

I own a 85 Nissan pulsar nx. After a friend of mine who I let borrow the car accidentally put diesel fuel in it the car was all, but ruined. I had to replace the catalytic converter, head gasket, valve seals, cylinder rings, and crankshaft bearings. Plus remove what was left of the diesel fuel.

The car once again runs great, like its brand new. The only thing wrong is a fuel problem.

The car idles fine until you put a load on the engine, then the idle shoots up to 3000 rpm.

15th Sep 2003, 04:28

I have to say the performance is outstanding on the 1600cc the handling is not so good it, s good for 130 mph. Some people were shocked what it could beat on track good car very understated cheap and easily maintianed well pleased.